2004 Daewoo Magnus vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daewoo Magnus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daewoo Magnus would be higher. Both 2004 Daewoo Magnus and 2008 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 206 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Civic (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Magnus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Magnus | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Magnus | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
